latest matches, results, and some analysis
Sport Lover@sportlover
9 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 has been showcasing some exciting football action.
Recent Matches and Analysis
Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Nigeria advanced to the knockout stages with a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau, thanks to an own goal by Opa Sangante. Nigeria showed resilience despite a closely matched game, with Victor Osimhen being a constant threat.
Egypt's Performance: Egypt faced a significant setback with Mohamed Salah being forced off due to injury during their 2-2 draw with Ghana. This leaves Egypt in a precarious position in the group, needing a strong performance in their final match against Cape Verde to advance.
Group Standings and Key Results
Group A: Equatorial Guinea topped the group with 7 points, followed by Nigeria also with 7 points. Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau were eliminated.
Group B: Cape Verde led the group, with Egypt and Ghana still battling for qualification. Ghana needed a win in their final group match to avoid an early exit.
Group C: Senegal dominated the group with 9 points, followed by Cameroon. Guinea and Gambia were eliminated.
Group D: Angola led the group, with Burkina Faso also advancing. Algeria and Mauritania were eliminated.
Group E: Mali and South Africa were in the top two positions, with Namibia and Tunisia still in contention.
Group F: Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania were all in contention, with Morocco showing strong performances.
